Wednesday, 19 February 2014

Goan Carnival in 2014!!

Known for it white sand beaches , its crazy
nightlife, liberal ways of living and its kind hospitality it remains the
choice of many to come back on a holiday. The Goan Carnival held annually in
February reflects the fun and happy side of the Goans and is the time of the
year when people come out in large numbers across the state to be a part of the
fun and frolic.

The Carnival festival has been influenced by
Goa’s Portuguese roots and has remained a part of Goa’s cultured for many years
and reflects Goa cultural diversity. Held in the month of February, this
festival has everyone in a happy mood filled with color and music to go with
it. The carnival floats are paraded across multiple cities in Goa and is one of
India's most unique festivals held nowhere by here in Goa. Locals and visitors come out in large numbers to celebrate and watch the parade
go by to be a part of the celebration.

The Goan Carnival takes place just
before the season of Lent marked by the Christian Calender and is the last
celebration before a 45 day fast that then followed by Easter. Live bands
playing carnival tunes, floats accompanied with dancers in colorful costumes
and hundreds cheering on the festival is witnessed by people from India and
abroad.

King
Momo the iconic figure marks the begin of the festival and is seen on the first
float that kick-starts the festival. The first float itself has dancers,
musicians and performers in action and is one among the vibrant floats seen in
the parade. Most floats are themes on
social and cultures reflections.

Time your holiday or make sure you plan a visit at least
once in a life time to witness this celebratory experience and if you are here
during a holiday do nothing to miss out on it.